- Name: Steamy
- Owner: keldee
- Breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd
- Shots: all
- Spay/Neutured: Yes
- Age: 2 Years
- Description:
- Blue Merle
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Next Breed: Miniature Bull Terrier
Previous Breed: Mexican Hairless Dog
The Miniature Australian Shepherd was developed by selectively breeding small Australian Shepherds. Miniature Aussies are rapidly increasing in popularity among those interested in a compact dog with a strong work ethic. They are especially popular in dog agility, and do well in other dog sports including herding, obedience, disc dog, and many other activities.
History
The history of the Miniature Australian Shepherd is the same as that of the Australian Shepherd until approximately the 1960s. Thereafter, fanciers formed member clubs and registries to promote the smaller dogs in particular. While there were at one point in the past a few enthusiasts who wanted to pursue recognition as a separate breed, the fancy as a whole and the clubs that focus on the smaller sized Aussies consider the dogs merely a size variety of the Australian Shepherd. The parent clubs of the Australian Shepherd however do not recognize a size variety of the Australian Shepherd. Miniature Australian Shepherds can be registered with the National Stock Dog Registry (NSDR), MASCA, NAMASCUSA, American Stock Dog Registry (ASDR), and a variety of other registries. Toy Australian Shepherds can also be registered with TASAA.org The Miniature Australian Shepherd can also be registered with the SACBR in South Africa. (www.sacbr.co.za)
Appearance and Size
Miniature Australian Shepherds range in height from 14 to 18 inches (35 to 46 cm) at the withers and weigh between 17 and 35 pounds (9 to 14 kg). Coat colors are the same as those for Australian Shepherds; blue merle, red merle, black, and red, all with or without copper and white trim. Eyes may be any combination of brown, amber, hazel, blue, or marbled.
Personality
Miniature Australian Shepherds are notoriously eager to work. They are very fun to play with and can be easily trained, but their intelligence and drive require obedience training and plenty of interesting activity. Once given a clear job to do, like guarding or companionship, they will thrive in a variety of environments, provided they have an adequate outlet for both physical and mental energy. If they are not allowed adequate room to play, they may become destructive. They are social dogs and form close attachments to their owner. As a result, some may suffer separation anxiety even if you are only gone for a few minutes. Mini Aussies function well as a family dog, but their excessive energy may need to be checked around small children.
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Videos of Miniature Australian Shepherds
Miniature & Toy Australian Shepherd Dogs Puppies Mind Movie
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"Australian Shepherd Dogs" [Mans Best Friend]
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Sport News, agility: Miniature Australian Shepherd Missile in dog agility contest, South Africa
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Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppies Napping... and then Playing!
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Frisbee Dogs - Australian Shepherd / Border Collie and Cocker Spaniel
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Australian Shepherds doing Agility - NADAC trial dogs
Video for a friend, showing some of the many Aussies competing in the trial on Sunday, July 13, 2008, in Port Gamble WA. Hosted by NADAC and the Muddy Paws Agility Club of Kitsap. Song is "Far Behind" by Eddie Vedder
Australian Shepherd disc dog - Australian Shepherd disk dogs
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Mini Aussie Pup Sisters Playing
Two six-month-old miniature Australian Shepherds littermates play-fighting on the beach
miniature australian shepherd puppy swimming
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Toy Aussie, Nena is here to meet you !
Toy Aussie Nena. Watch for Away To Me Now and Forever (Nena) in the show ring 2011. For more puppies like Nena, Contact Shana Witbeck at Away To Me Aussies. www.awaytomeaussies.com 435-789-5753 Nena's DOB is 8/13/10. Video was taken 12/22/10
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Amazing All-Star Mini Aussie Puppies Show Off Their Tricks! www.allstarminiaussies.com
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"Toy" Australian Shepherds popping bubbles
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WA State Qualified 4Her-Miniature Australian Shepherd-Agility
Great run by a teen and her Mini Aussie! She got best of her class, very clean run, few mistakes.
